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Will of Harmon
Carpenter, 1780-1860:
(Note both spelling - Carpenter & Carpender)
The Last Will and Testament of Harmon Carpender
of Rome in the County of Oneida and State of New York.
I, Harmon Carpender of Rome, aged seventy
six years, considering the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind
and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner
following that is to say.
First I give and bequeath to my daughter
Betsey Chrisman Ten Dollars to be paid to her after my death by my
son David Carpender of Floyd as her portion of my estate.
Second I give and bequeath to my daughter
Harriet Chrisman Ten Dollars to be paid to her after my death by David
Chrisman now called David Carpender 2nd as her share of my estate.
Third I give and bequeath to my son Harmon
Carpender Junior Five Dollars when demanded after my death to be paid by
my grandson the said David Chrisman now called David Carpender 2nd as his
share of my estate.
Fourth I give and bequeath to my son David
Carpender of Floyd all that piece or parcel of land situated in Floyd containing
about sixty eight acres more or less and adjoining the farm of said David
Carpender and to his heirs forever after the payment of ten dollars above
bequeathed to my daughter Betsey Chrisman.
Fifth I give and bequeath to my Grandson
David Chrisman now called David Carpender 2nd and son of my daughter Harriett
all my homestead farm on which I now reside containing about fifty seven
acres more or less for himself and his heirs forever. Also that other piece
or parcel of land called the Levi Andersen place and now occupied by my
daughter Harriet, containing about twenty six acres of land more or less
to his heirs forever. Also all my cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, farming
utensils together with all my ready money, Bonds, Mortgage Notes, Accounts,
and other evidences of debts wherein due and owing or which may become
due and owing from any person or persons whomsoever after the payment of
all my just debts and after the erection of suitable monuments at my grave
and the grave of that of my wife and the payment of Ten Dollars to Harriet
Chrisman and Five Dollars to Harmon Carpender Jr.
Sixth and lastly I hereby appoint my son
David Carpender of Floyd sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament
revoking hereby all former wills by me formerly made.
In witness where of I have hereunto set my
hand and seal at Rome this 5th day of December, 1857
Dawna
Holst
I Asa Clark
of Trenton in the county of Oneida, State of New York, of the age of seventy
nine years and being of sound mind and memory do make, establish, and declare
this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say.
First, the payment of my debts if any shall
if practicable (sp) be made from money due or to become due to me after
reserving therefrom a sufficient sum for the immediate' support and proper
maintenance of my wife, desiring to avoid the necessity of any sale of
my estate for such purpose.
Second, I give bequeath, and devise all the
rest of my estate both real and personal of every income or return or kind,
unto my wife ?olly Clark to be used and enjoyed by her for her support,
maintenance and comfort during the term of her natural life with (p ) to
sell, and assign, lease, or otherwise dispose of the same using the proceeds
thereof as she shall deem best suited to her support and comfort, interest,
and principle.
Third, after the decease of my said wife,
from the estate then remaining, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Lydia
Clark and unto my daughter-in-law Deborah, widow of my son Willard?, and
Jennette, widow of my son George each the sum of five dollars. And unto
my granddaughter, Sophia, wife of James Booth the sum of thirty dollars.
Fourth, after the payment of which bequests
, I give & bequeath all my household furniture, beds, bedding,
wearing apparel and so forth to be divided as near as may be equally between
them, unto my daughters, Betsey, Mary, Calesta, Lois, Jane, and Camelia.
Unto my sons, Sylvessus, Asa, and Isaac I give each the sum of fifty dollars
which being paid I give bequeath and devise all the rest residue and remainder
of my estate unto my sons, Sylvessus, Asa, and Isaac, and unto my daughters
Betsey, Mary, Calista, Lois, Jane and Camelia, to be divided equally between
them.
Lastly, I hereby nominate and appoint my
son, Asa Clark and my son-in-law, Charles J. Cotes? to be the executors
of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by
me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this sixth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and sixty two.
Codicil: Land left to son Asa Clark for his
natural life is to pass to his heirs upon his death. Dated 1 April, 1870.
Dawna
Holst
The Last Will and Testament of Alva CHESEBRO of the Town of Marshall
County of Oneida and State of New York. I, Alva CHESEBRO, considering
the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory
(blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last
will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say).
First, I give and bequeath unto my well beloved
wife, the use of one third of all my real estate during her natural life.
I also give and bequeath to her, all my household furniture, including
beds and beding, one cow, one horse, one buggy wagon and harness.
I give and bequeath unto my grandson Alva
CHESEBRO and my grand daughter Josephine CHESEBRO and my grandson Hiram
FRENCH as follows - To my two grandsons above mentioned the sum of fifty
dollars each and to my grand daughter Josephine the sum of five dollars,
said several legacies to be paid to the said legacies my grandchildren
as they shall ? at the age of twenty one years my Executor herein named.
The remainder of my property both real and personal I give devise and bequeath
unto my son Phineas CHESEBRO. I hereby constitute and appoint my
said son Phineas sole Executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26th day of
November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty four.
Signed Alva Chesebro The above instrument of one sheet was
non hire subscribed by Alva CHESEBRO the testation in the presence of each
of us and of each other and was at the same time declared by him to be
his last will and testament, and we at his request sign our names hereto
as attesting witnesses.
Elisha FOWLER of Augusta, Oneida Co. Hamilton,
Madison Co - Truman CHESEBRO State of New York County of Oneida
I Joseph S. Avery Surrogate of said county hereby certify the foregoing
to be the record of the last will and testament of Alva CHESEBRO deceased,
and the ? by examination ? therein.
Joseph S. Avery Surrogate
Betty
Carpenter-McCulloch
Oneida County records relating to the estate
of Mason written to John Stryker, Surrogate of the county of Oneida: The
petition of Mary Ann Kimball formerly Mary Ann Chesebrough, of the town
of Marshall in the county of Oneida represents; That
your petitioner was the widow of Carrinton Chesbro late of the town of
Marshall in said county of Oneida, deceased; That the said Carrinton
Chesebro died at the town of Marshall in said county of Oneida, on
or about the 15th day of March 1840, intestate, leaving no will and testament
to the knowledge and belief of your petitioner; And that at and immediately
preceding his death, he was an inhabitant and resident of the said county
of Oneida; That all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the
said deceased, do not, according to the best knowledge of your petitioner,
exceed the sum of fourteen hundred dollars;
That the deceased left him surviving daughter
Delia Chesebro aged 14 years and E? Ann Chesebro aged 4 years and one son
Hiram Chesebro aged 7 years. That in the opinion of your petitioner it
is necessary that administration of all and singular the goods, chattels
and credits of the said deceased should be granted to some proper person:
And your petitioner therefore prays that such proceedings my be had, that
administration of said goods, chattels, and credits may be granted to Hiram
Hathaway
Dated this 30th day of November A.D. 1842
Signature of Mary Ann Kimball
The Last Will and Testament of Truman
Chesebro aged 72 years - farmer of the Town of Verona County
of Oneida and State of New York.
I, Truman Chesebro fo town of Verona Oneida
Co. NY. do make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last
Will and Testament, in manner and form following,
that is to say:
First, After the payments of my lawful debts
and funeral expenses I will devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Lucy
J. Chesebro, the use of all my property both real and personal during her
natural life.
Second, To My son Frank N. Chesebro, the
farm ? which I now reside in the town Verona aforesaid, together with the
farming tools and inplements which I may have at my decease, I will devise
and bequeath, subject however to the said life use of his mother, and subject
to the payments of the legacies to his sisters hereinafter mentioned.
Third. To my daughter Adelpha Rockwood I
will and bequeath the sum of four hundred dollars payable after the death
of my said wife, the same to be a charge and and lien on any
real estate left by me until said.
Fourth-To my daughter Melissa Franklin I
will and bequeath a like sum of four hundred dollars payable after the
death of my said wife, the same to be a charge and lien on any real estate
left by me until said.
Fifth, to my said two daughters I will and
bequeath all my household furniture share and share alike subject to the
use of their mother thereof during her natural life.
Sixth, To my son Frank N. Chesebro I will
and bequeath any and all life stock of which I may ? ? subject to the life
use of his mother, the said Lucy J. Chesebro and subject to be the further
payment of fifty dollars to each of his said two sisters.
Seventh - All the rest of resdue and remainder
of my property if any there shall be at my decease I will to my said son
and daughters share and share alike subject to the life use of my said
wife; but if there shall be any incumbrance on my said
farm at my decease then said residue or remainder
if any or so much there of shall be necessary shall be applied towards
the payments of said incumbrance.
Likewise I make, onstitute and appoint my
said son Frank N. Chesebro and my son-in-law, John Franklin to be executors
of this, my last Will and Testament, and I hereby revoke all former wills
by me made. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my seal the Second day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand
eight hundred and ninety-five. Signature of Truman Chesebro
Betty
Carpenter-McCulloch
I Adam
Christman of Floyd in the county of Oneida, do make and publish this
my last will and testament as follows, viz.
After my just debts shall be paid, I give
to my wife Polly one third of my personal property and the use of one third
of my real estate during her life. I give to my daughter Mary, fifty dollars
and to my sons Abraham and William each seventy five dollars.
All the rest and residue of my real and personal
estate I give to my three daughters Nancy Ann, Sarah, and Cynthia to be
shared and divided between them equally. Lastly I do appoint my said wife
Polly sole executrix of this my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this 19th day of
March, 1850. Adam Christman (X) his mark. Witness George Barnard of Rome
Wheeler Barnes of Rome
Dawna
Holst
Will of Oris
Clover of Annsville, dated 22 June 1869, recorded 3 November 1869:
"In the name of God Amen.
I Oris Clover of the town of Annsville County
of Oneida and State of New York of the age of sixty eight years and being
of sound mind & memory, do make publish & declare this my last
Will and testament in manner following, that is to say.
First. I give & bequeath to the three
children of Samuel and Naomi Lour, namely Adelia, Adelbert and Cornelia
the sum of fifty dollars each to be paid when they shall respectively arrive
at the age of twenty one years. To the five children of Jesse Palmer &
Adelia his wife namely Ella, Jennie, James, John C. and Olive the sum of
fifty Dollars each to be paid when they shall respectively arrive at the
age of twenty one years, to two of the children of Henry & June Palmer
namely Polly & George the sum of fifty Dollars each, to be paid when
they shall respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years.
Second. I give bequeath and devise all of
the rest & residue of my property both real and personal of every manner
nature kind and description to my wife Sarah M. Clover to & for her
use during the term of her natural life or while she shall remain my widow
unmarried, but in case of her death or in case she shall marry, then &
in either of those cases the sum of one thousand Dollars is to go to my
stepson Ora Evans if at the hapening of either of such events he shall
be twenty one years of age. if not - then when he shall be of such age.
Such sum of one thousand Dollars to be paid out of such residue aforesaid.
And the remainder of such residue to be divided between the said ten children
and the said Ora Evans upon the same basis as the above specific legacies
are given, namely, when each of the said ten children takes fifty Dollars,
the said Ora Evans takes one thousand Dollars. And my said wife is to take
such use of said residue in lieu of any and all right or rights of d! ower
or thirds.
Third. If the said Ora Evans shall prefer
the homestead to the money then my Executor shall have power to sell said
homestead and give title thereto to said Ora Evans or to any other person.
And Lastly. I hereby appoint Harrison Lillybridge of Annsville Oneida County
N. Y. my sole executor of this my last Will and testament, hereby revoking
all former wills and codicils by me made. Said Lillybridge to be paid for
his services as such executor the sum of two dollars per day for each day
or fraction thereof actually employed. In Witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 22d day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty nine. [signed] Oris Clover L. S.
The above instrument consisting of one sheet
was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said
Oris Clover as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who
at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other,
have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. [signed] Silas L. Snyder
Annsville, Oneida Co., N. Y.
[signed] Wm H. Nelson " " " " State of New
York } S. S. County of Oneida }
I Joseph S. Avery Surrogate of the said county
do hereby certify the foregoing the record of the Last Will and testament
of Oris Clover deceased and the proofs and examination taken thereon. [signed]Joseph
S. Avery Surrogate"
Marilyn
Symonds
Will of William
Clover, Volume 19 at 57:
"I William Clover of Annsville in the County
of Oneida Farmer being mindful of my mortality do make and declare this
my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, And first I desire
all debts justly due from me at the time of my decease shall be paid out
of my real and personal estate Secondly, I give and devise to the children
of my Son Ai. twenty-five acres of land out of the South West corner of
my farm in Annsville according to a survey of said twenty five acres made
by Freeman Perrey in 1831, my said son Ai. to have and enjoy the use of
the said Land during his natural life on paying a du[e] proportion in proportion
to the value of the said land compared with my whole Estate) of my said
debts. [sic] And as it is my desire to express in this my last Will and
Testament equal regard and affection for my two sons I wish to state the
reason of my devising no part of my estate to my son Orris which is that
his worldly circumstances are now better than I have the means of making
my other son
And I do also give and devise all the remainder
of my real and personal estate to my wife Temperance during the term of
her natural life and at her decease all the personal estate to be equally
divided between my four daughters Polly, Aurelia, Saloma and Naoma except
that if any of my said daughters shall at that time have children the portion
hereby devised to my said Daughters shall belong to their said children,
the mothers of said children to have and enjoy the use of the same during
the term of their natural lives, and except also that if any of my said
Daughters shall be at that time unmarried she shall first out of the said
personal estate which my said wife shall leave be supplied with an outset
similar to what her sisters shall have had at the time of their marriage.
And lastly it is my will and desire that at the decease of my said wife
all of my remaining real estate shall be equally divided between the children
of my deceased Son Orrin and the children of my said four daughters except
that if any of my said Daughters shall not at that time have children then
the proportion of said land hereby devised to her children to belong to
the said daughter. The division of the real estate mentioned in the preceding
clause is to be into five equal parts and the children of each of my said
daughters and of my said deceased son Orin to have one of said parts.In
witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 24th day of July
1845. [signed] Wm Clover L. S. Signed sealed published and declared by
the within named Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in presence
of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other
have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. [signed] Julius C. Thorne
of Annsville
[signed] Dewey Hopkins of Annsville State
of New York } County of Oneida }
I Joseph S. Avery Surrogate of the said County
do hereby certify the foregoing to be the record of the last Will and Testament
of William Clover deceased and the proofs and examination taken thereon.
[signed] Joseph S. Avery, Surrogate
At a Surrogate's Court, held at the Surrogate's
Office in Rome, in the County of Oneida on the third day of July A.D. 1866,
before Joseph S. Avery, Esq., Surrogate of the said County for the purpose
of proving and recording the last Will and Testament of William Clover,
late of the town of Annsville in the County of Oneida deceased, in pursuance
of [citation of state statute], on the application of Saloma Clark in said
Will named one of the legatees." [Summary of remainder: testimony of witness
Julius C. Thorne that he had been acquainted with William Clover, deceased,
for the last 40 years, that he died in April 1862 at Annsville, Oneida
County; and testimony of witness Dewey Hopkins that he had been acquainted
with William Clover for 25 years. The will was ordered to be recorded on
3 July 1866.].
Marilyn
Symonds
Will of Mary
E Cruikshank,
wife of David A Cruikshank
I, Mary E Cruikshank of the town of Utica,
being of sound mind and memory do make,ordain,publish and declare this
to be my last will and testement that is to say:
After all my lawful debdts are paid and discharged
I give and bequeath as follows:
First- To my executer herin after named,
the sum of fifty dollars in trust to be expended by him in the purchase
of a grave stone which he is to put by at my grave which I desire to be
made beside my husband David Cruikshank in the burying ground at North
Gage, in the town of Deerfield, and that then be inscribed thereupon the
names and ages of said husband and myself.
Second- all of my clothing , personal adornments,
jewlry, and household furniture of any kind, together with the sum of two
hundred dollars to Mary Dressler of Utica, wife of Peter Dressler, for
the sole and seperate use and not under the control of her husband in any
manner to his heirs and assigns forever.
Third- To my brother John E Frank of Buffalo,
NY the sum of fifty dollars to his heirs and assigns forever.
Fourth- all the rest and residue of my estate
real and personal and avails therof to David Charles Cruikshank Dressler
subject to the conditions hereafter stated and to his heirs and assigns
forever, providinghowever that the same and any portion therof my will
provided of his guardian for his education during his ?? if he should be
of a studious character and desire such education,if not, or if any remain
unexpended then to be paid over to him on his arriving at the age of twenty
one years, then what may remain of said money or property shall be paid
over to his Mother said Mary Dressler and provided farther that I said
before, that Peter Dressler shall not have the care and management of the
same at any time during the manority of said infant David Charles Cruikshank
Dressler wither as guardian or otherwise but that his mother or some other
discreet person shall have the care and custody of said money.
Fifth- I hereby direct and authorize
my said executor to convert my said estate, real and personal into money
as soon after my death as may be and to pay the before mentioned to all
persons before mentioned and to pay to the guridan of said infant the said
residue and I do hereby authorize him on the sale of such real estate to
give to purchase of the full and sufficient deed thereof.
Likewise I make, constitute, and appoint
James A Thomas a Lawyer of Utica, NY to be executotr of my last will and
testment hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness wherof I have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed my seal this third day of September in the
year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty four.
signed Mary E Cruikshank
wife of David A Cruikshank [ Mary Frank]
send in by Diana Cruikshank Custer
Diana Custer
heaven54@earthlink.net
I, Robert
M. Cruikshank of Deerfield, Ny being of sound mind and memory do make
and declare this, my last will and testament that is today:
First- After all my lawful debts are paid
and discharged, I give, devise, and bequeath to my daughter Emily Barwell
the piano in her possesion and all my bed and bedding and bureau.
Second- I give and bequeath to my son George
G. Cruikshank my barns, houses, swine, and farming utensils, dairy furniture
and all the personal property at my house in Deerfield aforesaid not including
money evidences of debt or accounts.
Third- I will and bequeath to my grandsons
Leonard and Henry Clinton Cruikshank the sum of forty dollars annually
to be divided equally between them until the youngest shall arrive at the
age of twenty one years. And when the said youngest arrives at the age
of twenty one years, I will and bequeath to my said grandchildren, the
sum of six hundred dollars, to be divided equally between them, share and
share alike.
Fourth- I give, devise and bequeath to my
son George G. Cruikshank and to my daughter Emily C. Barwell, all the just
residue, and remainder of my property, both real and personal of name and
nature whatsover, to be devided equally between them, share and share alike,
and to their heirs.
Fifth- And towards the execution of this
will, I order and direct my executer to sell the Ryan farm, so called,
containing about one hundred acres of land situate in Deerfield, aforesaid
bounded on the west by neighbors: south by lands of Levi Cruikshank, east
by lands of John Cruikshank and on the North by lands of John Moon, as
soon after my decease"at, they shall deem best and give good and sufficient
deed to any person or persons buying the same, to use the proceeds of such
sale in payment of the mortgages on my said real estate and for payments
of legalcies, and for the proper execution of this will.
Likewise, I make constitute and appoint George
G. Cruikshank and Henry Barwell to be my executers of this my last
will and testament, hereby revoking all previous wills by me made in witness
wheris I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the fifth day
of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and eighty
two signed Robert M.
Cruikshank
2 witnesses: David D. Jarvis and Charles
S. Millington
Diana Custer heaven54@charter.net
I, David Cruikshank
of the town of Deerfield , county of Oneida, and State of Ny, being of
sane mind and sinpreped of the mortality of human life, and feeling the
infirmities of old age coming upon me, am
desirious of disposing and do hereby dispose of my estate, earthly goods,
and property both real and personal in the
following manner, that is to say:
The Farm on which I now live, own and occupy being situate on Gage's patent
in the town of Deerfield, county of Oneida, and state of New York containing
23 acres of land more or less, and all of the personal property which I
now own, I hereby give and bequest to my wife Mary
Crookshank now living with me, to whom I
hereby devise all of the aforsaid property who shall be the only proper
and lawful owner after my decease. The
foregoing I declare to be my last will and
testement in withels is whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal on this
twenty sixth day of May in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred
and forty six.
Signed David Crookshank
Diana Custer heaven54@charter.net
I, James Crookshank,
of the town of Deerfield in the County of Oneida and the state of New York
of the age of seventy five years and being of sound mind and memory do
make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following
that is to say.
First I give and bequeath to my wife Melintha
the interest of two thousand dollars yearly to be accepted by her on lieu
of dowery, and if the interest is not enough for her support, she is to
take from the two thousand dollars , and she is to have the use and occupation
of the North half of the house together with Mariah and Emma and she is
to have a good gentle horse kept on farm for her use and one single harness,
one buggy, one cutter and the use of our good corn and ground for garden
if wanted.
Second, i give to my daughter Melissa one
thousand five hundred dollars to be paid two years after my decease.
Third, i give to my daughter Mariah one thousand
five hundred dollars to be paid two years after my decease.
Fourth, I give to my daughter, Emma one thousand
five hundred dollars to be paid two years after my decease.
Fifth, I give to my son James M. Crookshank
five dollars
Sixth,I give to my son Stewart J, Crookshank
five dollars
Seventh, I give and bequeath to my son John
D. Crookshank all my real estate containing two hundred and two acres of
land more or less and also all of my farming tools and all stock on my
farm. My son John D. Crookshank is to pay my wife Malintha yearly the sum
above mentioned and pay to all my daughters Melissa, Mariah and Emma the
sums above mentioned.
All my household furniture is to be equally
divided between my three daughters at the decease of my wife Malintha.
I herby appoint Levi Cruikshank my executor
of this my last Will and Testement herby revoking all former wills by me
made.
In witness whereof I have herewith set my
hand and seal this 28th day of Feb: in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy seven.
James Crookshank
Witness: Robert M. Cruikshank residing at
Deerfield
Eugene S. Cruikshank residing at Deerfield
Diana Cruikshank Custer heaven54@charter.net
The last Will and Testament of William
Currie of the town of Augusta in theCounty of Oneida & State of
New York.
I William Currie being of sound mind &
memory do make and publish this my last Will & Testament in manner
& form following that is to say.
I do Give & Bequeath unto my well beloved
wife Catharine the sum of Two Thousand Dollars the same to be in heir of
her right Dower the remaining
part of all my property I divide equally
amongst my children whose names are as follows: John Currie, James Currie,
William Currie, Mary Currie, Robert A. Currie, Earl S. Currie and Washington
Currie and that Catharine my wife have the care and direction of
my youngest son Washington untill he shall arrive at the age of Twenty
one Years the legacies to be paid when the above named heirs shall respectively
arrive at the age of Twenty one Years. The Farm on which the saw
mill stands, together with the mill I do give & bequeath unto my two
oldest sons viz. John & James together with a sufficient sum
of the personal property to make them just equal in the whole amount with
the other children. And I do further will and direct that the legacy
which I Bequeath unto my daughter Mary shall be for her
own personal benefit and shall not descend
to any other person except those who are her heirs of Blood.
And I do further will and direct that the legacy
which I do bequeath unto my wife Catharine
shall be for her own support and personal benefit but shall not descend
to any person except those of my Heirs of Blood. And I do hereby
nominate and appoint my Brother John Currie And Nathan Kimball the Guardians
of all my children untill they shall respectively arrive.... (final page
missing)
To the Surrogate of the County of Oneida,
the Petition of John Currie and Nathan Kimball of the Town of Augusta in
the County of Oneida Respectfully
Showeth That William Currie lately made his
last will and Testament and appointed your petitioners executors therein
that the said William Currie died at the Town of Augusta in the County
of Oneida on the eleventh Day of November Instant which was his last
place of residence at the time of his Death, that he left the following
Heirs at Law and no other: the widow Catharine Currie and the following
Children: John, James, William, Mary, Robert A., Earl S. and Washington,
all of whom are minors, that all of the said Heirs reside in the
County of Oneida, and your petitioners pray that a Guardian may be
appointed for the said Heirs and the said will ___ recorded and admitted
to probate pursuant to the Revised Statutes in such case made and
provided as a will of real and personal estate.
John Currie
Nathan Kimball
Oneida County. Nathan Kimball and John
Currie being severally duly sworn say that the facts set forth in the above
petition are true.
John Currie
Nathan Kimball
Sub & Sworn to this 18th day of
November AD. 1834 Before me A. Bennett Surrogate
At the Surrogate Court held at the Surrogate
Office in the Town of Rome in the County of Oneida on the eighth day of
December AD. 1834 Before Allanson
Bennett Esq. Surrogate of the said County
for the purpose of proving and recording the last will and Testament
of William Currie late of the town of Augusta in the County of Oneida
deceased in pursuance of Chapter Sixth Title First Article First Part Second
of the Revised Statutes of the State of New York on the application
of John Currie and Nathan Kimball appeared No one appeared on the part
of the Heirs
To the widow, Heirs, and next of kin to William
Currie late of the town of Augusta in the County of Oneida and State
of New York deceased And all others whom this notice may concern you and
each of you are hereby required to take notice that I shall apply
to Allanson Bennett Esquire Surrogate of the County of Oneida at
the Surrogate office in the town of Rome in the County of Oneida on the
eighth Day of December next at one o'clock in the afternoon to have the
last will and testament of William Currie deceased proved and recorded
pursuant to Chapter Sixth Title First Article First Part Second of the
Revised Statutes of the State of New York.
John Currie
Nathan Kimball; executors of said will named
Dated this 18th Day of November 1834.
I hereby admit due service of a copy of this
notice and sight at the original November 18th 1834.
William Smith Catharine Currie John
Currie James Currie William Currie
Oneida Co. John Currie being duly sworn
says that the signature of William Smith, Catharine Currie, John Currie,
James Currie, and William Currie to the above admission of service of this
notice is in the hand writing of each of them respectively, that is each
name is in his own hand writing. And that the said Catharine, John, James,
and William together with Mary Currie, Robert A. Currie, Earl S. Currie
and Washington Currie are the only Heirs at Law of William Currie deceased
and that they all reside in the County of Oneida.
John Currie
Sub & Sworn to the 8th Day of December
1834 Before me A. Bennett Surrogate
Oneida County. Nathan Kimball being
duly sworn says that he received the paper here offered to be proved and
recorded is the last will and Testament of William Currie deceased at the
time that it was executed from said testator and was present at the time
of execution and that he has had the Custody of the same ever since untill
he delivered to the Surrogate of the County of Oneida that it was in the
same situation when delivered to the said surrogate as when executed and
not att__ erased or interlined and further says not. Nathan Kimball
Sub & Sworn to in open Court Dec. 11th
1834 Before me A. Bennett Surrogate
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